CIMMYT-NARES empowers African women smallholder farmers through maize seed breeding programs
In the wake of many challenges, among others, climate change and gender-based differences in African-staple crops production facing farmers in the Sub-Saharan Africa especially...
Arzikin Noma, West African agricultural firm expands operations to Kenya, set to link smallholder...
By Zablon OyugiGood news for maize, sorghum, millet, soybean, rice, and sesame smallholders in Kenya as Arzikin Noma, a West African agricultural firm set...
ABi Trust’s moisture meters help Uganda grain farmers prevent post-harvest losses, tame aflatoxin poisoning
Uganda grain farmers are benefiting from moisture meters which measure the moisture content in harvested cereals enabling the growers take steps to dry their...
UFS leading consortium to build capacity for Climate-Resilient Food Systems in Africa
The University of the Free State (UFS) is leading a consortium of African university partners that aims to address the challenges of climate change...
IFAD and Viet Nam celebrate 30 years of partnership to improve rural lives
Vice Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam praised the long-standing collaboration between the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the...
From Metallurgy to Agriculture: The Journey of Masala Mpheni Ligege, Young Farmer from Duthuni...
By Zablon OyugiWhen Masala Mpheni Ligege, a former metallurgist, now a young farmer from Duthuni Village in Limpopo resigned from his career line in...
Joint vegetable project produces first crop
The joint agricultural vegetable project undertaken by AfriForum, Saai and Thabake Business Enterprise completed its first harvest this week. Cauliflower and broccoli were delivered...
Science and innovation can shape agriculture in East Africa, FAO Says
Harnessing science, innovation, and digitization are crucial to boosting agricultural production and livelihood resilience in Eastern Africa - this was the key message at...
Danish Government launches project to improve grain handling for small-scale farmers in Uganda
Small-scale farmers in rural Uganda are set to benefit from a project launched by the Danish Government through Danish Development Agency (DANIDA) in collaboration...
Humic and fulvic acids for soil fertility and plant growth
Acidic Boost for Crop YieldThe use of fulvic and humic acids to increase yield is one of the low-hanging fruits within the grasp of...